Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy: An Overview of Pathophysiology, Management, and Pregnancy Outcomes

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an obstetrical emergency that is associated with an elevated risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This includes pregnancy loss in up to 1 in 3 cases. Due to the normal metabolic changes that occur during pregnancy, females who are pregnant are more vulnerable to DKA, a...

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Main Authors: Maheswaran Dhanasekaran, Sneha Mohan, Aoife Egan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2022-08-01
Series:European Medical Journal Diabetes
Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/article/diabetic-ketoacidosis-in-pregnancy-an-overview-of-pathophysiology-management-and-pregnancy-outcomes/